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Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) WHAT IS IT?

Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) WHAT IS IT?. EVD is a preventable but often fatal viral infection An EVD outbreak is affecting countries in West Africa where disease control resources are very limited (Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Nigeria)

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Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) WHAT IS IT?

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  1. Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)WHAT IS IT? • EVD is a preventable but often fatal viral infection • An EVD outbreak is affecting countries in West Africa where disease control resources are very limited (Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Nigeria) • You can only get EVD from direct contact with blood or other bodily fluids of infected people who have symptoms or from contaminated objects • You CANNOT get EVD from air, water, or food • Symptoms include rapid onset of fever, weakness, joint/muscle pain, headache and sore throat. Vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain follow. In some cases, a rash, red eyes, and bleeding may occur. • There is no vaccine or specific treatment currently available and proven to be effective The risk to non-medical DoD personnel working in affected countries is LOW

  2. Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)WHAT CAN I DO TO PROTECT MYSELF? • Avoid blood and body fluids or any items that may have been in contact with blood and body fluids of infected people • Avoid funeral or burial rituals that require handling the body • Avoid contact with animals or raw meat • Avoid health care settings where Ebola patients are treated • Health care workers: Practice standard, contact and droplet infection control precautions; wash hands frequently; and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

  3. Ebola Virus Disease (EVD)WHAT DO I DO IF I THINK I WAS EXPOSED? • Seek medical care immediately if you have any symptoms of EVD: fever, muscle/joint pain, headache, sore throat, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain or red eyes • Tell your health care provider where you traveled and how you think you may have been exposed to EVD • Limit contact with other people when you seek care and do not travel anywhere else until your provider tells you it is okay to do so • Notify your unit medical personnel if you were exposed to someone known to have EVD, even if you do not have any symptoms

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